Manitoulin Island monarch butterfly completes 1st confirmed flight over Great Lakes

This incredible journey by a monarch butterfly from Manitoulin Island to an overwintering site in Mexico spans 3,300 kilometers, crossing Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. This first confirmed flight over the Great Lakes highlights the remarkable migratory patterns of these butterflies and underscores the importance of conservation efforts to protect their habitats. Understanding these long-distance travels can offer insights into the broader ecological dynamics and the impact of climate change on species migration.